Okay, so in honor of the fact that I've FINALLY determined what to send to the last contest winner from, um, a year ago, I'm hosting a new contest. But before I get to the details, Robin, if you're reading, send me your new address and I'll get your prizes shipped out asap. I'm SO sorry that I'm such a jerk. If it makes you feel better, Slappy guilt trips me about it all. the. time.

Onto the contest. Today, Slappy and I adopted a new kitten. We can't pick him up until Sunday because of some new rules that state that shelter kitties need to be spayed/neutered (or as they said, "altered") before they can be adopted, so the new kitty will be having that done this weekend.

Before you can choose names, you need to know a few things. First of all, this is not our first cat. We have one already, a beautiful and amazingly obese cat named Karma. See for yourself...

When she was a tiny baby kitten (1.25lbs to be exact)

A little larger (and less appropriate...)

And now. Um, a little bigger-ish. Yes, she's on a diet, no we're not over feeding her. No I absolutely do not want cat diet advice, that's what my MIL is bugging the bejeezus out of me useful for.

So, we have this new little guy...

He's SO sweet and cuddly, but he is without a name. Slappy had come up with the most adorable plan for the new kitty. He suggested that we get a female and call her Annie. As in Annie Versary. I know. But, we ended up with a boy and while we could do Andy, I just don't like it as much.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help us find a name for this critter. We do not want to match his name to Karma's, so scratch Nirvana, Moksha and Shiva off your list now. We also want to differ from the standard names like Smokey and Buster. But other than that, it's up to your creativity. If, by chance, we come up with the name ourselves, we'll give the prize to our favorite entry.

Speaking of prizes, what are you playing for? Well, after unloading my kitchen, I came across my favorite non-registry gift from our wedding. It was thoughtful and fun and will probably be among all the wedding gifts I give from now on. I believe mine are from Williams Sonoma, but they don't sell them online, so the winners (and Robin!) will be receiving 2 of these Cup-A-Cake Cupcake Takers!

You can pick your colors and everything!

So, go forth, think about it and then leave your suggestions in the comments. We can't wait to sift through them and hopefully find a name for our kitten, who, for now is going by his sorcerer's name: He-who-must-be-named.

(The contest will go until Saturday at 12:01 am, please only leave names on this post. Comment with as many or few as you want, and make sure that you identify yourself somehow, even if you're commenting anonymously, so as to prevent my husband from cheating again. Because the pull of being ethical isn't enough.)

Never good at names so will let someone else win. I'm better at being close to a number...but there aren't any numbers on here, are there?So thankful for the assurance we have in Christ! Praying!1 John 1:1-4 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.Prayer BearsMy email address

In case people feelings get hurt, here are a couple explanations for non-winning entries/Beignet: That is actually one of like the five names my mother's dog has, so that makes it a definite no-no.Poopsie: Likewise, my mother's other dog (actually my grandma's) is named poope (pronounced poop-ay), so that's another no.Tom is a relative's name, so no luck there.Moose is awesome, but I would wait until I got simultaneous cats so I could name them Moose and Squirrel, nicknamed Boris and Natasha.Sara is an ex's name, so I don't think that would fly.And finally, I had a cat named Romeo who died a couple years ago. We got another cat while he was alive and wanted to name him Juliet, but it was a he and he was orange, so he was Julius, and in Orange Julius. We also couldn't remember who were the Montagues and who were the Capulets, so it was Orange Julius Montague Capulet my last name. We are nothing if not wordy.

My husband and I have a cat named Surischi (named after a character a friend of ours created for a Star Wars tabletop role-playing game - we're nerds!). However, I usually call her by little funny pet names.

Therefore, I submit to you:MuffinKittypants

But, really, I like The Honorable Judge Dudley Hammond Sassypants IV.

P.S. - Karma is so freaking cute! As is your yet-to-be-named kitty! I love kitties!!!

Karma is a very happy looking kitty and I have a feeling the new little guy will cause a catattitude frenzy - I also just recently added a new kitten to the mix in my home - and it's hysterical to watch the others get bent out of shape at the new little life.

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I'm a 26 year old former teacher turned full time graduate student. I live in Southern California after a 3 year stint in New Orleans with my husband Slappy (formerly The Fiance) and our cats (yea, we're those people).
In February of 2006 I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, which is a fancy way of saying that my brain was too big for my skull (get it? overflowing brain). On November 27th, 2007 I had brain surgery which allows my brain to exist indefinitely in my spinal canal. 13 staples, one cow heart lining and a multitude of doctors and medications later, I'm living a much improved decompressed life.